2.  Review Standard Diploma Requirements  Introduce Chancellors & Honors  Review Your Transcript  Review and Expand on 5 Post-HS Options  Introduce Focused Programs

3.  The goal of the career credit is to: › Get you closer to your plan for after high school each year › Make sure your education is preparing you for your option and › Create a plan to pay for this option .5 Career Credit consists of: › Naviance Activities (9 th, 10 th and 11 th Grade) › Resume › Job Shadow › Senior Meeting

4.  Fall: › Diploma Options › Transcript Review › Review Post-HS Options › Focused Program Information  Winter: › Review ASPIRE Exam Results › 4-Year Planning  Spring: › Naviance : Career Clusters Activity * › Naviance : Resume Builder Activity * Review 9 th Grade Look to Future Career Planning

5.  Language Arts: › 4.0 credits  Math: › 3.0 credits  Science: › 3.0 credits  Social Studies: › 3.0 credits  PE: › 1.0 credit  Health: › 1.0 credit  Electives: › 8.0 credits  Career Development: ›.5 credit  Senior Project: ›.5 credit  Pass Essential Skills for Reading, Writing and Math › State Tests or Work Samples

6.  Requirements above Standard Diploma: › 26 total credits (not 24) › 2 years of World Language › Through Algebra 2 for Math › 16 academic credits › C or higher in all academic classes › Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher Prepares you for 2- and 4-Year college Requirements

7. Standard Diploma Chancellor’s Diploma 3 Credits of Math, above Algebra 1 0 Credits World Language 24 Total Credits 15 Academic Credits Ds in Core Classes OK No GPA Requirement 3 Credits of Math, through Algebra 2 2 Credits World Language 26 Total Credits 16 Academic Credits No Ds in Core Classes 3.4 GPA Requirement

8.  Requirements above Standard Diploma: › At least 8 eligible courses (all AP courses, most Honors/Advanced/Accelerated, etc.) › Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher › 3 years of the same World Language › 26 total credits (not 24) › Enrolled in minimum of 6 classes each year  Worksheet in the counseling center Highest diploma option

9.  Community College  4-Year university  Trade School  Military  Employment

10. Keep your Transcript in Mind as we Review Your Options for After High School

12.  Bachelor Degree (4 years +)  Can transfer from Community College  Oregon Public University System (OPU) › OSU, PSU, UO, EOU, WOU, OIT, SOU  Public Vs. Private: › Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, University of Portland, Reed College, University of Puget Sound  College Visits at Glencoe

13.  Admissions Requirements › ACT/SAT :  College admissions tests  Most schools accept a score from either test › GPA: most schools require 3.0 or above (average of Bs)  Will not accept Ds in any core classes! › Essay/Personal Statement  Explain any special circumstances › Transcript  Courses of Rigor: more advanced classes  World Languages  Cannot be a Modified Diploma Hybrid Test: FREE! Thurs, Jan 29 at Glencoe

14.  OPU GPA baseline › Western Oregon 2.75 › Southern Oregon 2.75 › Eastern Oregon 3.0 › Oregon Institute of Technology 3.0 › Portland State 3.0 › Oregon State 3.0 › University of Oregon 3.4  Private colleges you should be aiming for a 3.4 or above  16 Academic Credits › Only 15 required for graduation

15.  Diploma or GED is required › Modified or Standard is OK › Undocumented students are welcome  No GPA requirement  No World Language requirement  Placement Tests (like a Pre-test) › Reading, Writing, Math › Some programs have requirements › Doing well in GHS classes can help your future › Can use SAT or ACT scores as well

16.  No out-of-state tuition  Some have Dorms › COCC – partners w/ OSU Cascades (Bend) so you live on a University Campus!  Playing sports can be an option

17.  Transfer Degree vs. Associates Degree › Transfer: To help you prep for 4-year university. Generally just your basic core classes › Associates: Particular set of classes for a degree after 2 years. Includes basic core as well  Some 3 - 12-month programs offered › Examples: HVAC Program, Corrections Technicians, 911 Dispatcher, Bookkeeper, Pharmacy Technician, Food Service  Common Community College Programs: › Auto Tech, Mechanics, Nursing, Dental Assisting, Business/Accounting, Fire Science Different possible pathways…

18.  What are 2 similarities and 2 differences between a 2-year and 4-year college?  Which are you currently on track for?

19.  4-Year University › GPA Requirement (usually at least 3.0) › 2 Years of a World Language › Ds in Core Classes not Accepted › Must Take ACT or SAT  2-Year College › No GPA requirement (use as a fresh start) › No World Language Required › Need Diploma (any type) or GED › Must take Placement Tests (Reading, Writing, Math)

20.  Shorter Programs  Specific job training and career skills › Often on-the-job training or school in addition to work › Apprenticeship › Job Corps  Common Programs: › Massage, Cosmetology › Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Plumber, › Power Lineman, Electrician › Culinary › Diesel Mechanic, Auto Detailing/Painting

21.  5 Branches: › Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy  Must have Standard Diploma or higher › Modified Diploma and GED are not accepted  All branches visit GHS each month  Take ASVAB Test › FREE at Glencoe on Thursday, Jan 29

22.  Walking in: Join right out of high school › Serve in military, then go to college › Career tech training is provided while serving  ROTC : Go to college right out of HS, while in military › Serve in military after college at an officer ranking › Must apply to college then apply for ROTC through branch of service of choice › Not every college has every branch › Free to go to college, like a scholarship  Military Academy : Most difficult option (top 5%) › Go to military college, leave as officer ranking, then serve › Very long, intense process - starts junior year › Free to go to college

23.  Finding work can be hard!  Work Skills needed to make you hireable: › Timeliness, regular attendance › Able to learn new tasks and perform well › Work well with other people and bosses › Be eager to learn › Willing to accept responsibility  Use of your transcript and/or references

24.  What are the 5 Post-High School Options?  Pick 1 option and name 2 facts

25.  Salary : Amount of pay you receive for your job in a year  Average Yearly Salaries by Education Level › Some high school, no diploma  $24,544 › High school diploma  $33,852 › Associate degree  $40,404 › Bachelor’s degree  $57,616 › Master’s, Professional, Doctoral  $69,108 - $89,128 People with a Bachelor’s Degree will earn $22,000 more each year than those without! *2013 Data

26.  What do you notice about education level and salary?

28.  What is a Focused Program? › Group of electives that are related to a particular career path › Includes a senior project and internship to give you experience  What Focused Programs does Glencoe Have? › Arts &Communication › Business &Management › Engineering › Health Services › Human Services › Manufacturing and Design

29.  Fine Arts : › Art, Cartooning, › Journalism, Newspaper › Speech, Forensics, World Languages  Performing Arts : › Band, Choir, Drama › Speech, Forensics

30.  Graphic Arts : › Graphic Design, Cartooning, Photography  Career Pathways : › Humanities, Journalism › Graphic Design, Publishing, Illustration, Game Design, Web Design › Music, Theater › Speech Communication › Fashion Design, Interior Design › Multimedia

31.  Marketing : › Marketing, Marketing Lab (student store), Marketing 2: Food Services  Financial Services : › Accounting 1 & 2, Personal Finance › Keyboarding, Computer Applications  Career Pathways : › Business, Management › Accounting, Record Keeping, Office Systems › Marketing, Sports Marketing

32.  Intro to Engineering  Principles of Engineering  Engineering Design & Development  Digital Electronics  Programming  Career Pathways : › Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineer › Computer Science, Computer Information Systems › Aviation Science

33.  Health Services 1 (Medical Terminology)  Health Services 2 (Anatomy & Physiology)  Health Occupations  Career Pathways : › Pre-Med, Nursing › Radiography, Lab Tech, Medical Assistant › EMT/Paramedic, Fire Science › Physical Therapy, Fitness Trainer › Vet, Vet Tech › Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant

34.  Child Development  Child’s World  Child Services 1 & 2  Psychology, Sociology  Career Pathways: › Education, Instructional Assistant › Psychology, Sociology › Early Childhood Education

35.  Machine Welding  Woodworking  Drafting Tech  Architectural Drafting Tech  Career Pathways : › Architecture, Engineering › Drafting, Construction, Machine Manufacturing

36.  Think of Your First Choice Career Interest  Which Focused Program is most linked to your career interest

37.  Make an appointment with your counselor, Mrs. Seeborg or Ms. Castillo in the Counseling Center  Check us out on Facebook and Twitter!